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FLIK Gaithersburg, MD Senior Wellness and Allergy Manager Foodservice
Job ID JL949 posted on 07/24/18

Starting Date:
immediately

Position Description

The Senior Wellness and Allergy Manager is responsible for all nutrition and wellness information and activity in the assigned accounts. In addition he/she is responsible for comprehensive management of the FLIK Allergen Management Initiative. He/ she develops, supports, coordinates, measures and analyzes allergen management initiatives and manages and evaluates the provision of allergen management education, training and guidance for assigned account and FLIK associates. The Senior Wellness and Allergy Coordinator works collaboratively with district managers, dining services directors, chefs and marketing managers to promote and support corporate nutrition goals, objectives, strategies and policies, to implement wellness related programs and initiatives, and to insure compliance with FDA nutrition and allergy labeling laws.

Minimum Qualifications

-Registered Dietitian- Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (AND) Certification and State Licensure, where applicable
-Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition or related field of study, Master of Science in Nutrition or a related field optional
- 3+ years professional experience
- Experience in allergen labeling (packaged foods or restaurant) strongly preferred
- Project Management experience strongly preferred
- Serve-Safe certification required, but we can train once hired
- Advanced written and oral communication skills; ability to apply complex mathematical concepts
- Strong presentation and time management skills; advanced computer skills, leadership skills, advanced problem solving skills and outstanding interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with nutrition analysis software